6 Months in and Want to Change from Invisalign to Braces?

As an adult working I am finding the Invisaligns challenging. You really do not know what to expect until they are in your mouth. I do not like the fact that often times I can put them back in right away after a meal or snack before heading to another meeting without brushing my teeth . I would like to go to regular braces so at least I know I am not wasting time correcting my teeth. What are the costs associated with switching?

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Switching to Regular Braces from Invisalign After 6 Months

May 17th, 2012

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I'm not really sure why you want to switch. Are the teeth not progressing as the Invisalign Clin-Chek predicted? You might just need a mid-course correction. Are you not wearing the aligners at least 22-hours daily?

Costs vary by region and specialists. I would imagine the orthodontist will charge you as if you were a new patient beginning an orthodontic case from scratch.

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